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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Carter County in southeastern Montana... Eastern Powder River County in southeastern Montana... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 847 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Broadus, Biddle, Alzada, Boyes, Hammond, Belle Creek, Ridge, Powderville and Olive. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive on or attempt to cross flooded roads, find an alternate route. Roads and driveways may be damaged or washed out in places. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
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Carter, MT; Powder River, MT · 45.451°, -105.126°
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- Carter, MT; Powder River, MT
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Carter County in southeastern Montana... Eastern Powder River County in southeastern Montana... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 847 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Broadus, Biddle, Alzada, Boyes, Hammond, Belle Creek, Ridge, Powderville and Olive. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive on or attempt to cross flooded roads, find an alternate route. Roads and driveways may be damaged or washed out in places. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Carter County in southeastern Montana... Eastern Powder River County in southeastern Montana... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 710 PM MDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Law Enforcement has reported water over some roadways. Please follow all guidance from local officials and do not drive around barricades. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Broadus, Biddle, Alzada, Boyes, Hammond, Belle Creek, Ridge, Powderville and Olive. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Do not drive on or attempt to cross flooded roads, find an alternate route. Roads and driveways may be damaged or washed out in places. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.